Oh, We love Amethyst!
Amethyst is in the quartz family and therefore, one of the master healers. Its color goes from the soft lilac to deep purple and the white bands in the chevron amethyst. Have you seen black amethyst? Check out this beauty for a "black-tie affair".
Black amethyst
Yes, we do! Why?
We love amethyst for its beauty and high vibration but are we taking advantage of everything this crystal has to offer? As a master healer, amethyst supports the immune system and helps with many physical, psychological, and/or behavioral conditions.
Amethyst opens, clears, and balances the crown energy center or chakra. This chakra feeds key systems and parts of our body: the nervous system, neurological functions, and behavioral centers. Basically, everything related to the brain and its functions. This crystal supports the health and proper functioning of the nervous system and alleviates migraines, mood swings, depression, and sleeping disorders. Use this master healer any day combined with rose quartz to lower anxiety and promote restful sleep.
About addiction and substance abuse
Yes, there is some truth to the old lore about substance addiction. This crystal's name comes from the Greek word amethustos, meaning "not intoxicated". The ancient myths say amethyst prevents the individual from becoming drunk and stays clear-headed instead. Based on this belief, the ancient Greeks decorated their wine goblets with amethyst to make the wine powerless. They also wore it in their bodies to prevent intoxication, uncontrollable passions, and overindulgence. The belief in amethyst's ability to control and transform spread to other cultures and religions. For example, in the bishop rings as a reminder of divine compassion and to not become "drunk" with power.
Please understand amethyst is not the antidote for intoxication, addictive behavior or substance abuse as the ancient Greeks believed. Yes, intention is the main component and so is inviting the energy but let's remember how crystals work. The frequency of the energy body (our personal vibration) must be synchronized with that of the crystal. The personal vibration will be building up to that point to promote calm, and peace and to lower anxiety. As a crown chakra crystal, it makes the overall state of being become clearer and increases awareness. The resulting state of being helps to stay away from the crutch of addictions and substance abuse.
Always seek professional advice if you or a loved one is struggling with mental disease or substance abuse.
Using amethyst every day
Amethyst is the dream stone. If you want to experience lucid dreaming, place it under your pillow or nightstand. Incorporating this crystal in your mediation practice will restore your connection with Source and your Higher Self. It will also help to access memories of the Akash. You will become more open to receive guidance and experience an increase of your intuitive abilities.
There are all sorts of amethyst jewelry. You can wear it every day as you will find it in rings, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and necklaces. If you don't wear jewelry or prefer something more discrete, there is always the medicine pouch. This is a fun and creative way to have the benefits of this crystal with you all the time. Just pick a fabric pouch and place tumbled pieces in it or combine them with other crystals. Anything from the quartz family makes a powerful combination.
Whether you need healing emotional conditions or if you are ready to transform your energy, amethyst is your crystal.
Quartz, Quartz, Quartz!
It all begins with an idea.
Quartz is a wonderful, amazing, high-vibration crystal. Is The Master Crystal. Many of you might think is The Crystal so "I'll get quartz and that's all I need"...
Hold on a second, let's not go so fast. Yes, as far as master crystal and powerful vibration, all the above is true but clear quartz is the enhancer and amplifier of everything... good and bad. Be mindful of your intention, emotional state and point of attraction when you are adding quartz to the works or to your space. Let's do a quick self-check before we grab that 3 lbs generator :)
As a high vibration crystal, when we try to align with, where is our vibration? What is our point of attraction for that desire or goal? Is there a gap or do we feel balanced? Is there is a gap between your vibration and the crystal, you will feel it physically and energetically. Some of the physical symptoms of the energy surge are:
Dizziness
Quick temperature fluctuations
Numbness on one side of the body or not feeling the bottom half of your body
A feel you haven't had a meal or
Not being able to eat at all
Sleeplessness
Out of body experiences
Quartz vibration is not going to come down to where you are, it is you who have to build up to align with it. To avoid or lessen the effects of the energy shock, make sure you are grounded and your intention is clear. If you feel there might be some gaps, do a chakra balancing meditation before you start working with quartz.
But honestly, who can resist the beauty and allure of quartz? So grab a piece of black tourmaline and let's look at the most popular master crystals:
Smokey quartz is the grounding crystal of this group. You can find it in all shades from dark taupe, brown, smoke, and really dark smokey brown when irradiated to enhance color. This crystal supports physical health by strengthening the immune system, supporting organs that eliminate toxins and process elimination (kidney, liver, pancreas), and by assisting the body in metabolizing radiation faster. Is a root chakra crystal so it anchors to the earth and natural elements, and brings a sense of stability.
Smokey quartz is also found in other beautiful natural combinations: smokey citrine and amethyst.
Hematoid Quartz comes from clusters that have high concentrations of hematite (my favorite sciatica pain reliever) and/or limonite. The healing properties are similar to those of smoky quartz when it comes to supporting the health of organs that support processing toxins and elimination. This variety of quartz also supports focus and concentration; reach out to it when you feel you need to get it together! Visually, this crystal makes you feel you are looking at mountains in the sunset...
Hematoid quartz
Citrine is your own personal sun shining in your center of power, the solar plexus. I will not get into too many details about this wonderful master crystal, just check the article Citrine and the Feeling of Being on Top of the World!
Rose Quartz is probably in the top 3 favorites of the quartz family together with clear quartz and amethyst. If you were to acquire a piece of quartz without knowing how this energy will affect you, definitely get rose quartz. It is considered a heart chakra crystal and the crystal of love...but what kind of love? Unconditional love, self-love, love for all things, and compassion. Is a crystal of healing and opening.
Amethyst...what a beauty! From the softness of the pale lilac to the intense purple color and the naturally occurring ametrine, it is truly irresistible. Aside from the visual appeal, this is a powerful crown chakra crystal. Use it in meditation or during sleep for lucid dreaming. As for physical health, it supports your immune system and assists in the treatment of addictions. Learn more about amethyst in the article, Oh, We all Love Amethyst!
These are not the only ones in the big family of quartz crystals. We'll also explore more varieties...keep reading!
My top 5 energy medicine and crystal books
Let me start by saying that I purposely left out "must have" energy medicine and crystal healing books as they are classics and by all means you must acquire them for your reference library. Those are "Energy Medicine, The Scientific Basis" by James L. Oschman Ph.D., Judy Hall's Crystal Bible series, and Melody's "Love is in the Earth"...if you are lucky enough to find a copy. That being said, the books below mark milestones in my learning and resonate with me for different reasons. Also, these are books that I had recommended or given as gifts to my friends.
Please note that I did not assign a ranking from 1 to 5. I just listed them as I found them around the house. Each one served a very specific purpose in a given moment of your journey. They will serve you well.
You can also check the YouTube video for more recommendations on crystal books.
Here are my top 5 energy medicine and crystal therapy books:
Energy Medicine: How to Use Your Body's Energies for Optimum Health and Vitality by Donna Eden and David Feinstein
Before I became a crystal lover, it was energy medicine what brought me into this world. This book was my "first encounter" and I consider it the foundation of the subject of energy and vibrational medicine. Though a dense book, almost desktop reference type yet an easy read as it is not saturated with technical terms. Here, Donna Eden shares her journey, teaches us about subtle energies, and also integrates principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I find her descriptions of the meridian systems most comprehensive. It is just so complete!
The Book of Crystal Grids: A Practical Guide to Achieving Your Dreams by Philip Permutt
This one is so special to me because sacred geometry and crystal grids is my thing! I really love this book. I learned about it from Ashely Leavy's online Crystal Summit interviews a few years ago. Her excitement about this book made me get it and I am so glad I did! I'm happy that I got it in print too. This book is not only educational, it is so beautiful! There is something about its beauty and the visual appeal that communicates the intention and purpose of these pages were put together. It makes for an easy read and learning of the basics of grid geometry and crystal combinations. This book made me step out of the box. Up until that moment, I was a sticker for form and uniformity. I was sort of "matchy-matchy" when picking the crystals but wow, the combinations Mr. Permutt creates blow your mind. The Book of Crystal Grids is a work of beauty, it stimulates creativity and brings inspiration.
Hands of Light by Barbara Ann Brennan
There are many reasons I like this book. Dr. Brennan is now an author, a healer, and an educator but she is also a physicist so that right there appealed to me when I was still in the engineering profession. This sort of provides the validation of the scientific aspects of energy healing. Hands of Light was her first book in a series of works about the healing modality based on the human energy field and consciousness. In this book, Dr. Brennan takes you through the life experiences that got her to study this field and eventually founding The Barbara Brennan School of Healing. She discusses the use of crystals in healing sessions to clear the aura and remove "mucus" from the energy field. Please note again my advice that this is also a book to get in print format.
If you are in a technical profession like engineering, applied science, or medical science, check it out.
Crystals for Energy Healing A Practical Sourcebook of 100 Crystals by Ashley Leavy
Another book I love and it is not because I am biased by being a graduate of her program. Ashley Leavy conveys here the vibration of beauty beyond the physical combined with an easy-to-read format and an awesome selection of crystals. This book goes beyond an inventory of crystals, it goes into the subjects of crystal properties and the different modalities of crystal therapy. A most complete sourcebook for anybody wanting to explore this subject but not yet ready to buy every crystal book and encyclopedia out there. Again, get the print copy. There is so much beauty in this book that you'll miss if you get it in electronic format.
A Practical Guide to Vibrational Medicine: Energy Healing and Spiritual Transformation by Richard Gerber, M.D.
A physician had given us a complete guide to all the healing modalities in one place! Homeopathy, acupuncture, color, light, magnetic healing, flower essences, and the multidimensional approach to health. Dr. Gerber discusses what is vibrational medicine, what is illness and what is health. If you are new to this field and you feel the previous books are not serious or pseudoscience, start with this and then go on to the other books he has published on this subject. Thank you, doctor Gerber!
I hope this article helps you to start building your library and these books become part of your favorite crystal and energy medicine books.
